Thayer County, Nebraska tornadoes

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67confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: June 7, 2022, EF0. 2026 so far: 4 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025

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The record

At a glance

Total671950 to 2025

Per year0.9average since 1950

Peak monthMay25 of 67

StrongestF4Jun 4, 1955

Deaths6whole paths, see note

Injuries98whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Thayer County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 25 of 67 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 7:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones. This year so far: 4 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0

EF1

EF2

EF3

EF4

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

All 67 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Jun 7, 2022	EF0	9.42 mi	25 yd	0	0
Apr 29, 2022	EF0	4.77 mi	35 yd	0	0
May 1, 2018	EF0	8.17 mi	125 yd	0	0
May 6, 2015	EF0	1.04 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 6, 2015	EF0	1.79 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 6, 2015	EF2	36.24 mi	800 yd	0	0
May 6, 2015	EF2	20.12 mi	400 yd	0	0
May 2, 2012	EF1	1.01 mi	250 yd	0	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF0	0.33 mi	60 yd	0	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF0	0.04 mi	25 yd	0	0
Jul 8, 2008	EF0	0.1 mi	25 yd	0	0
May 29, 2008	EF3	55.22 mi	1,320 yd	0	0
May 29, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 24, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	25 yd	0	0
May 24, 2004	F1	2 mi	450 yd	0	0
May 24, 2004	F0	2 mi	75 yd	0	0
May 22, 2004	F0	6 mi	200 yd	0	0
May 22, 2004	F1	10 mi	400 yd	0	0
May 22, 2004	F0	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 22, 2004	F2	8 mi	800 yd	0	0
May 22, 2004	F0	0.2 mi	75 yd	0	0
Jun 22, 2003	F0	2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 22, 2003	F0	1 mi	35 yd	0	0
Jun 22, 2003	F2	3 mi	200 yd	1	7
Jun 22, 2003	F0	4 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jul 18, 2001	F1	2 mi	40 yd	0	0
Jun 13, 2001	F0	3 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 13, 2001	F0	0.5 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 13, 2001	F1	3 mi	150 yd	0	0
Apr 11, 2001	F1	1 mi	75 yd	0	1
Jun 13, 1998	F0	1 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 11, 1998	F0	2.5 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 8, 1996	F1	7 mi	150 yd	0	0
Jul 7, 1993	F1	5 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 16, 1990	F1	15 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 15, 1990	F1	15 mi	200 yd	0	0
Mar 13, 1990	F3	25 mi	180 yd	0	0
Mar 13, 1990	F3	13 mi	150 yd	0	0
Jun 24, 1989	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 1986	F2	10 mi	40 yd	0	0
Apr 21, 1985	F1	1 mi	60 yd	0	0
Jun 12, 1984	F3	13 mi	200 yd	0	5
Jun 14, 1982	F1	0.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 2, 1980	F2	2 mi	300 yd	0	0
May 29, 1980	F1	6.2 mi	17 yd	0	0
Oct 18, 1979	F1	3.6 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 30, 1978	F1	1 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 30, 1978	F1	0.7 mi	20 yd	0	0
Aug 3, 1977	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 14, 1976	F2	38.8 mi	330 yd	0	1
Dec 13, 1975	F2	8 mi	60 yd	0	0
Apr 27, 1975	F2	0.3 mi	20 yd	0	0
Apr 20, 1974	F3	41.6 mi	10 yd	0	0
Sep 25, 1973	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Sep 20, 1967	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 9, 1967	F2	48.5 mi	10 yd	0	2
May 8, 1965	F3	40.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 1964	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 8, 1964	F1	14.6 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 4, 1962	F1	1.2 mi	400 yd	0	0
May 14, 1958	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 27, 1957	F0	5.9 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 27, 1957	F1	9.7 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 20, 1957	F2	75.3 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 4, 1955	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 4, 1955	F4	61.9 mi	500 yd	0	0
May 9, 1953	F3	46.9 mi	880 yd	5	82

This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report date	Location	Rating
Jul 3, 2026	3 NW Hubbell	Not yet rated
May 17, 2026	1 ESE Hebron	Not yet rated
May 17, 2026	2 SSW Hebron	Not yet rated
Apr 11, 2026	4 NE Chester	Not yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.